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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.33, 52.86 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.33, 52.86 and 34.66 is: 47.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.33 : 52.86 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.33/52.86 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.33x = 52.86 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.33x = 1,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.13/38.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.80

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